Nelson Strait (Chile) facts for kids
Nelson Strait is a narrow waterway, also called a channel, found in the Chilean Archipelago. It is located in the Magallanes y Antártica Chilena Region of Chile, a country in South America. This area is part of the beautiful Chilean Patagonia.
The strait opens up to the Pacific Ocean in the west. You can find its western entrance at 51°40′S 75°00′W / 51.667°S 75.000°W. It is situated between two islands: Diego de Almagro Island to the north and Ramírez Island to the south.
As you move east, Nelson Strait gets wider. It becomes a shallow area with many rocks. This rocky basin leads into several other channels.
Channels Connected to Nelson Strait
These channels branch off from the eastern part of Nelson Strait. They are listed in a clockwise direction, starting from the north:
- Esteban Channel: This channel is located between the islands of Jorge Montt and Esperanza.
- Sarmiento Channel: You can find this channel between Vancouver Island and Piazzi Island.
- Smyth Channel: This channel runs between Piazzi Island and North Rennell Island.
- Uribe Channel: This waterway is situated between Rennell North Island and Vidal Gomez Island.
Nelson Strait is not suitable for general navigation. This means it is not a good route for most ships or boats to travel through. Its shallow and rocky areas make it difficult and potentially dangerous for vessels.
See also
- Nelson Strait (South Shetland Islands)
- In Spanish: Estrecho Nelson para niños
